diskusbooks Chapter 14 Roommates Finally Meet
Chapter 14 Roommates Finally Meet
Luo Li pushed open the dormitory door and was greeted by a lively atmosphere. Everyone in the dormitory had already arrived, and the small world of four beds was filled with a fresh feeling.
The girl whose bed was head-to-head with Luo Li's was the first to stand up. Her eyes crinkled with laughter, and her voice was clear and crisp: "Hi, my name is Hu Xike, I was born in February 2006, and I'm a local from Shanghai." As she spoke, she playfully twirled around, showing off her fashionable outfit. "I'm in the dance department, so I'll take care of any dance performances in the future." Luo Li looked at her, noting her small stature but her vibrant energy, like a shining little sun.
On the bed near the toilet, a slightly chubby girl slowly got up and said shyly, "I'm Lin Weixi, born in January 2007. I'm from Hunan Province." Her eyes sparkled with curiosity. "I don't have many hobbies, I just like to gossip about interesting things. I'm in the composition department." After saying that, she scratched her head shyly.
The girl on the bed opposite Luo Li stood upright with a calm expression and spoke slowly and deliberately: "My name is Gu Yueyi. I was born in October 2005. I'm from Guangdong Province, and I'm in the Department of Economics and Management." Her eyes revealed a sense of competence, making her seem very reliable.
After everyone introduced themselves, all eyes turned to Luo Li. A little nervous, Luo Li took a deep breath and said with a gentle smile, "I was born in June 2006. I'm from Shandong Province, and I'm also in the composition department. So, Yueyi is the eldest, Xike is the second eldest, I'm the third, and Weixi is the youngest, right?" As she spoke, she placed her bag on the bed, thinking to herself, "My new roommates all seem easy to get along with. I hope we have a wonderful time in the dorm." The dorm room lights were warm and bright, and faint laughter drifted from outside the window.
The atmosphere in the dormitory was slightly tense yet full of anticipation. Sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves outside the window, casting patches of light and shadow on the ground.
Luo Li spoke first. She frowned, looked at the ground, and said hesitantly, "I'm a bit sensitive about people touching my things without my permission. It makes me feel like my privacy has been violated. So I hope that if you need to borrow anything in the future, you'll let me know first. Let's also talk about any taboos we have."
Hsieh continued, sitting upright with a firm gaze and a clear, loud voice. "I'm a very light sleeper; even the slightest noise will wake me up. Before, when I was home, my younger brother came in and made a fuss in the middle of the night, and I didn't sleep well that night. I had a terrible headache the next day. So please, if I'm already asleep when you come home at night, please be quiet. Thank you." She then clasped her hands together in a gesture of pleading.
Yueyi's eyes darted away. She gently bit her lip and after a while said softly, "I don't like it when people say derogatory things to me, whether it's about people or things. Once I heard someone complaining about this and that in front of me, which made me feel really depressed. I hope our little group can be full of positive energy."
Weixi took a deep breath, as if gathering a great deal of courage, and then said in a carefree manner, "The thing I hate most is being lied to. We're going to live together for four years, so honesty is the most important thing. If I find out that someone has lied to me, I'll definitely be very angry. Like last time when my friend lied to me about attending a party that didn't even exist, I was so angry that I wanted to break off all our friendship." As she spoke, she waved her arms to express her anger.
Luo Li cleared her throat, her eyes scanning each person intently. She sat up straight and said firmly, "I think since we're going to live together for four years, there will definitely be all sorts of little conflicts. Like in my high school class, two friends had a conflict because one of them was dissatisfied with the other's actions. They didn't say anything at the time, but it accumulated and eventually exploded, making the whole club atmosphere very awkward." She gestured with her hands as she spoke.
“We can’t do that. If anyone does something that makes you uncomfortable, you should point it out on the spot. For example, if I accidentally make a lot of noise while I’m studying at night and it bothers you, you should just tell me, ‘Luo Li, please be quiet, I’m resting.’” Luo Li imitated a possible scenario, pointing a finger at the person she imagined.
“If there’s any question you feel uncomfortable answering, just say you refuse. We all need to be honest with each other and not lie to others just to appease them. Once you’re caught lying, trust is gone. We can’t do that.” Luo Li crossed her arms, her eyes filled with sincerity and expectation, hoping everyone would agree to this agreement.
They all thought Luo Li's suggestion was excellent. They weren't the type to hold grudges, so they all agreed with it.
The afternoon sun shone on the campus paths as the four of them walked together toward the school cafeteria. The cafeteria was bustling with people, the noise of the crowd mingling with the aroma of food.
Luo Li walked at the front, a confident smile on her face. The four of them got their food and sat down at a table to eat.
While chewing her food, Wei Xi gave Luo Li a thumbs-up and said, "Luo Li, you're really amazing! You found the cafeteria so quickly." Her eyes sparkled with admiration.
hope Ke nodded repeatedly, her mouth full of food, and said indistinctly, "That's right, that's right, I was worried it would take a long time to find it."
Luo Li smiled and said, "What's the big deal? I studied the school map before I came."
Wei Xi swallowed the food in her mouth, her eyes sparkling with gossip, and said excitedly, "Luo Li, we're both in Class 3, so we can go to the class meeting together. Besides, I know a lot about school."
Hsieh, who was standing nearby, leaned over curiously and asked, "What's going on?"
Wei Xi seemed to have opened a floodgate, leaning forward and saying mysteriously, "There are so many! The most handsome guy in our school is Lu Jinchen, a junior in the pop music department. He's incredibly handsome, and his guitar playing and singing have won over many people. The guitar club has become the most popular club in our school. The school beauty is Su Yao, a sophomore in the art department. She has amazing charisma, and many people like her. Also, Professor Li from the physics department is so interesting in class. He always manages to make those dry formulas incredibly vivid. However, Professor Zhang from the history department is very strict. You absolutely cannot be late for his class. Last time, a student was a minute late and was punished by standing for half a class!"
Luo Li listened with great interest, her eyes full of curiosity. She thought to herself, "This Wei tide is quite the gossip queen." She rested her chin on her hand, watching Wei Xi intently, occasionally interjecting a word or two.
The other two also put down their chopsticks, their eyes fixed on Weixi, occasionally letting out gasps of surprise. The lively atmosphere in the cafeteria seemed to become the background noise of their conversation as the four of them immersed themselves in this interesting campus topic.